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| | California has so much to offer the outdoors lovers. Finally, hiking time is here again, and if you happen to be in Inyo County of California, Mount Whitney Trail is a perfect local wilderness trail for doing a bit of leg stretching. It's a long tour from Bishop to Mount Whitney Trail, but it is a really good wilderness trail. Sometimes this backcountry hiking trail gets really dry, so make sure you check current conditions and fire restrictions with local forest authorities before you head out. This wilderness trail goes through some very different elevations, |
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so keep in mind that you may need to dress differently at different elevations. This great outdoors trail has a total elevation difference of 6,687 feet, and that is higher than average. There are many nice trails in California; one of them being Mount Whitney Trail in Inyo County.
| | Backcountry hiking in California is a nice idea. Don’t forget to check for any current restrictions or closures before you go. Of course, this is an overnight backcountry trek, 2 days normally, so make sure you've got all your overnight gear packed. The number of hiking trails in this vicinity is not very high. With its 13.2 miles of walking distance; it's considered a longer walk. Through the days of summer here at Mount Whitney Trail, high temperatures commonly reach the 90's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. The cold | |
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days of the winter come with highs in the 50's with temperatures at Mount Whitney Trail dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. This backcountry hiking trail is a very long backcountry hiking trail having an average number of uphill miles which makes this hiking trail
good for hard core backpackers looking for adventure. Each trail in California is different from the others. These backcountry hiking trails here in the Southern Sierra Nevada are a very perfect way to see these highlands. Not much rain falls here at Mount Whitney Trail; the wettest
month of the year is usually January, that's the one that rains the most while October is usually the driest month. Now this backcountry hiking trail is pretty long, so make sure you bring plenty of supplies. Mount Whitney Trail has only one trailhead, so you're looking at an in
and out backcountry trek.
Briefly about the general area:
There are some glorious whitewater spots on Kern River - South Fork, and if you came for an overnight stay Symmes Creek Campground is a brilliant location to camp. All year is a brilliant time in the Southern
Sierra Nevada if you go for the outdoors. Bighorn Park is a fine place to stretch your legs a bit; it's a good idea to have a look at North Fork Lone Pine Creek.
Whohoo, so many enjoyable things in one place! Mount Whitney Trail is excellent! Clyde Meadow is a pretty site any
time of year. Camping is available at Tuttle Creek Campground, and since you're here, you could visit Meysan Creek. Arc Pass is a good place to spend some time at; if you come at the right time of year, Kern River offers some magnificent whitewater.
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Location of Trailhead: Latitude 36.5868, Longitude -118.2422
- - Directions and Road Map
Total in and out hiking length = 13.2 miles
Total climbing distance = 5.6 miles
Difficulty : Difficult
Casual Hiking Pace:
2 days
Fast Hiking Pace:
7.5 hours
Total elevation difference: 6687 feet
Comfort Inn Lone Pine, Lone Pine
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14 miles away
Located at the base of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains and home to Mt Whitney, Lone Pine is your gateway to adventure. Hotel looks directly at Mt Whitney and is your base camp for exploring some o...
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Best Western Frontier Motel, Lone Pine
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14 miles away
Stay at this Lone Pine, California hotel which is conveniently situated between the Sierra Nevada Mountains and Death Valley. Situated in Eastern California's beautiful Owens Valley, the Best Western...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Bishop, California
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bishop, California, the metro area neareast to Mount Whitney Trail. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
More Hotels and Campgrounds Near Mount Whitney Trail, Southern Sierra Nevada, Inyo County, California
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| These outdoors activities are available near Mount Whitney Trail. |
| | Whitewater Near Mount Whitney Trail:
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Kern River, Tulare County
County
, 16 miles away, Class II-V+ - 37 miles long (Junction Meadow to Forks of Kern) |
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Kern River - South Fork, Tulare County
County
, 28 miles away, Class V - 17 miles long (Monache Meadows to Kennedy Meadows) |
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| | Hotels Near Mount Whitney Trail:
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Comfort Inn Lone Pine, Lone Pine
, 14 miles away |
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Best Western Frontier Motel, Lone Pine
, 14 miles away |
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Super 8 Motel - Bishop, Bishop
, 45 miles away |
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Bishop-Days Inn, Bishop
, 45 miles away |
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Ramada Limited Bishop, Bishop
, 45 miles away |
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